
Chelsie M. Elliott
Attorney/Co-Owner
Practice Area
Admitted to Practice
Washington State Courts
Professional Experience
Ms. Elliott is a co-owner at Navigate Law Group with a practice focused on family law. She has a passion for helping people and providing quality legal services to those who otherwise might not be able to afford it. The law isn’t intuitive, so she strives to assist litigants in understanding the legal system and obtaining the best possible outcome through representation, a one-hour session, or somewhere in between. Ms. Elliott enjoys aiding people in reaching a resolution that works for their lives long term, and giving practical advice that helps de-escalate tense situations and prevent future conflict.
Professional and Community Involvement
- Volunteer at Navigate Virtual Legal Clinic (2020 – Present)
- Volunteer at Clark County Volunteer Lawyers Program (2017-Present)
- President of Clark County Bar Association Family Law Section (2021-2022)
- Co-Founder and volunteer of Clark County Superior Court Family Law Pro Se Docket Assist Program (2016 – 2025)
- Member of
Washington State Bar Association Young Lawyer Committee (2016-2022) - Washington State Delegate to the American Bar Association House of Delegates (2018)
- Co-Founder of Clark County Superior Court Family Law Clinic
- Content Editor for the ABA Young Lawyer Division’s Access to Legal Services Committee (2016-2018)
Education
- Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from Gonzaga University, Magna Cum Laude
- Juris Doctor from Gonzaga School of Law
Awards & Recognition
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- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America for 2026
- Super Lawyers 2024 WA Rising Stars List
- Super Lawyers 2023 WA Rising Stars List
- 2023 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
- Super Lawyers 2022 WA Rising Stars List
- Super Lawyers 2021 WA Rising Stars List
- Accomplished & Under 40 Award 2021 – Vancouver Business Journal
- Super Lawyers 2020 WA Rising Stars List
- Volunteer of the Month | March 2020 - Clark County Volunteer Lawyer Program
- WYLC Public Service and Leadership Award 2019
Client Testimonials
By far the best experience when dealing with family law. Chelsie went above and beyond to help finalize my adoption to my son quickly and without any issues.
– David L.
Featured Blogs By Chelsie
Serving a Biological Parent in a Washington State Adoption Matter
Providing proper notice to a biological parent is one of the most important procedural requirements in a Washington...
What to Do If Your Child Is Taken Out of Washington State Without Permission
Your current or ex-partner/co-parent took your child to another city, state, or country without your knowledge or...
The Basics: Agreed Stepparent Adoption (Washington state)
(Originally published January 19, 2017. Updated June 12, 2025.)Blended Families and Stepparent AdoptionsIt is very...
What Is a Second Parent Adoption and Why Do You Need One?
Second Parent Adoption in Washington OverviewIf you are in a same-sex relationship where one parent carries the child,...
What Are the Differences Between an Adoption and Minor Guardianship?
Overview of Legal Options for Long-Term Care of a ChildIf you have custody/are taking care of a child and there is no...
How Do I Do an Adult Adoption in Clark County, Washington?
I’ve done a few other blog posts about adoptions (see “Adoption through Foster Care,” “Types of Agreed Adoption,” and...





